Discover Lai Chau province: Administrative Information, Tourism, Services & Highlighted Destinations (Post-Merger 2025)

After the administrative restructuring in 2025 (effective from July 1, 2025), the province of Lai Chau retained its original administrative boundaries without any merger or adjustment. The administrative center of Lai Chau province remains in giữ nguyên. Lai Chau province covers an area of 9,068.70 km² and has a population of 494,626 people, with an average density of 54.54 people per km². The province currently includes 38 administrative units, consisting of 2 wards, 36 communes, and 0 special administrative zones.

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Administrative Information of Lai Chau province (Post-Merger 2025)

  • Formed from (Merged Provinces): Khong Sap Nhap
  • Total Area: 9,068.70 km²
  • Population: 494,626 people
  • Population Density: 54.54 people per km²
  • New Administrative Center: giữ nguyên
  • Administrative Units: 38 total units - including 2 wards, 36 communes, and 0 special administrative zones

Geographical Location of Lai Chau province

After the 2025 administrative merger, Lai Chau province is geographically bordered as follows:

Map of Lai Chau province After the 2025 Merger

Map of Lai Chau province (after the 2025 merger)

Map source: Ministry of Agriculture and Environment - Vietnam Resources and Environmental Mapping Publishing House.

List of Wards and Communes in Lai Chau province

Below is a summary of 38 commune-level administrative units in Lai Chau province after the 2025 merger, including the name, area, population, and population density for each.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lai Chau province (FAQ)

Which provinces were merged to form Lai Chau province after the 2025 administrative restructuring?

As of July 1, 2025, following the 2025 administrative restructuring, Lai Chau province retained its existing administrative boundaries, without any merger or adjustment. The administrative center of Lai Chau province remains unchanged.

Where is the administrative headquarters of Lai Chau province located?

After the merger, the administrative headquarters of Lai Chau province remains at the same location. It serves as the central hub for administration, economy, and tourism in the region.

What is the area and population of Lai Chau province after the merger?

Lai Chau province covers a total area of 9,068.70 km², with a population of approximately 494,626 people and an average population density of about 54.54 people per km² after the 2025 merger.

How many administrative units does Lai Chau province have after the 2025 merger?

A total of 38 administrative units, including 2 wards, 36 communes, and 0 special administrative zones.

Which provinces or cities border Lai Chau province?

Following the 2025 administrative restructuring, Lai Chau province shares borders with To the east it borders Lao Cai province To the west it borders Dien Bien province To the south it borders Dien Bien province and Son La province To the north it borders Yunnan province, China. .

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List of Wards and Communes in Lai Chau province (Post-Merger 2025)

Lai Chau province currently comprises a total of 38 local administrative units, including 2 wards, 36 communes, and 0 special administrative zones.

These divisions reflect the new administrative structure officially established after the 2025 nationwide merger, ensuring more efficient local governance and balanced regional development across Lai Chau province.

No. Ward / Commune / City Population Area (km²) Density (people/km²)
1 Doan Ket ward, Lai Chau province
 25,403 134.31 189.14
2 Tan Phong ward, Lai Chau province
 36,456 106.77 341.44
3 Ban Bo commune, Lai Chau province
 9,496 100.82 94.19
4 Binh Lu commune, Lai Chau province
 18,606 173.91 106.99
5 Bum Nua commune, Lai Chau province
 7,147 315.13 22.68
6 Bum To commune, Lai Chau province
 11,711 384.07 30.49
7 Dao San commune, Lai Chau province
 16,123 137.29 117.44
8 Hong Thu commune, Lai Chau province
 13,368 178.00 75.10
9 Hua Bum commune, Lai Chau province
 5,697 355.72 16.02
10 Khoen On commune, Lai Chau province
 10,677 189.78 56.26
11 Khong Lao commune, Lai Chau province
 16,924 188.12 89.96
12 Khun Ha commune, Lai Chau province
 9,148 149.35 61.25
13 Le Loi commune, Lai Chau province
 911 288.36 3.16
14 Mu Ca commune, Lai Chau province
 3,299 384.04 8.59
15 Muong Khoa commune, Lai Chau province
 12,529 168.83 74.21
16 Muong Kim commune, Lai Chau province
 20,385 316.32 64.44
17 Muong Mo commune, Lai Chau province
 7,335 395.16 18.56
18 Muong Te commune, Lai Chau province
 6,364 292.00 21.79
19 Muong Than commune, Lai Chau province
 13,925 154.08 90.38
20 Nam Cuoi commune, Lai Chau province
 10,799 177.16 60.96
21 Nam Hang commune, Lai Chau province
 11,218 335.92 33.39
22 Nam Ma commune, Lai Chau province
 6,504 112.73 57.70
23 Nam So commune, Lai Chau province
 0 263.35 0.00
24 Nam Tam commune, Lai Chau province
 12,753 242.28 52.64
25 Pa Tan commune, Lai Chau province
 9,039 316.53 28.56
26 Pa U commune, Lai Chau province
 6,084 444.58 13.68
27 Pac Ta commune, Lai Chau province
 10,704 168.58 63.50
28 Phong Tho commune, Lai Chau province
 23,295 266.71 87.34
29 Pu Sam Cap commune, Lai Chau province
 11,611 152.23 76.27
30 Si Lo Lau commune, Lai Chau province
 16,196 147.80 109.58
31 Sin Ho commune, Lai Chau province
 14,012 159.68 87.75
32 Sin Suoi Ho commune, Lai Chau province
 16,338 255.91 63.84
33 Ta Leng commune, Lai Chau province
 12,628 128.36 98.38
34 Ta Tong commune, Lai Chau province
 7,967 512.01 15.56
35 Tan Uyen commune, Lai Chau province
 30,415 296.25 102.67
36 Than Uyen commune, Lai Chau province
 27,283 132.09 206.55
37 Thu Lum commune, Lai Chau province
 5,255 251.55 20.89
38 Tua Sin Chai commune, Lai Chau province
 16,199 292.88 55.31
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